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31
Aug
Why relationships matter for a successful supply chain
Here at Masters, we know that relationships drive businesses and they also play a central role in the success of your supply chain. If you don’t get them right, you’ll feel the ramifications all the way… from suppliers to customers. […]
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02
Aug
Masters are proud to be partnered with Palletline
The ‘pioneers of palletised distribution’ Palletline is the UK’s leading freight distribution company and the preferred carrier of the mighty Amazon. Palletline works as a hub and spoke distribution system connecting all major cities in the UK. Only the best […]
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25
Jul
Could austerity be damaging your brand?
What exactly is austerity? According to the Oxford Dictionary, austerity is ‘difficult economic conditions created by government measures to reduce public expenditure.’ When economists speak of austerity, it generally means that the economic cycle is being ignored e.g. if there […]
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12
Jul
What to consider when benchmarking your 3PL
Benchmarking is an effective management tool to match your 3PL standard to your industry’s best. There’s nothing wrong with comparing yourself to your competitors, if anything it’s a proactive tool that can grow your business and allow you to achieve […]
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06
Jun
3PL vs. Freight Broker: who do you decide to use?
Do you need the support of a 3PL (third party logistics) or a Freight Broker? Logistics has a vital role to play in bringing people and products together. According to the FTA, in 2015 HGVs travelled 25.7 billion km moving […]
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30
Mar
Is your 3PL provider matching up to your standard?
How would you feel if you received this email from one of your customers? “I would like to make a complaint. I was expecting my delivery today between 9am and 5pm. The driver called me just after 9am and ever […]
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27
Feb
Exceptional Customer service = great 3PL partnership
The reason why you might be considering using a 3PL partnership to manage your distribution requirements is to remove the chaos out of the supply chain. However, if you’re outsourcing your logistics, you want to ensure customer satisfaction remains at […]
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15
Dec
The key questions to ask when choosing a 3PL
It is a well-known fact that using a 3PL comes with multiple benefits. Companies that use 3PLs save around 11% in logistics costs and 6% in inventory costs, as well as saving countless amounts in overheads, so it makes business […]
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01
Nov
5 logistics problems that are solved by using a 3PL
At Masters Logistical, we find that a lot of our customers come to us because they are experiencing logistics problems, and are looking for a solution. Problems in logistics can come in many different shapes and sizes, but all have […]
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26
Sep
4 ways to correctly pack a pallet
Packing your freight correctly onto a pallet will not only make your goods easier to store and distribute, but it will also better safeguard them from damage. When choosing a pallet, we recommend using a high quality wooden 1200mm x […]
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